Historic total solar eclipse on April 8
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People from Texas to Maine will see the sun completely blocked by the passing of the moon.

The great April eclipse: All you need to know

How can you tell if eclipse glasses are safe? What's the best place to watch the eclipse? Why is this eclipse special? We've got answers.

U.S. Space Command confirms cause of fireball seen across Southern California sky

Officials with the U.S. Space Command confirmed that what was initially reported as a meteor sighting, was actually a Chinese module used to launch three astronauts in 2022.

Solar eclipse 2024 food deals and freebies that can’t be overshadowed

The total solar eclipse is taking place on April 8, 2024, and businesses are celebrating the rare celestial event with food deals and freebies.

Pets and the solar eclipse: What to know

While some abnormal animal behavior has been recorded during eclipses of the past, don’t expect anything unusual from your pets. But there are a few things you can do to make sure they’ll stay safe.

16 of the coolest places to watch the solar eclipse

From the adrenaline junkies to the science fanatics to the hopeless romantics, there’s something for everyone this total solar eclipse.

How to get the best view of the solar eclipse

Where will the eclipse be in the sky? Here are some tips, tricks, and tools to help you figure it out ahead of time so you can get the best view.

Watch: Iceland volcano erupts amidst Northern Lights display

A volcano in southwestern Iceland erupted multiple times on Thursday, sending vibrant jets of lava and smoke into the sky amidst a stunning timelapse featuring the northern lights.

Climate change has made heat waves last longer, study finds

A recent study suggests that climate change is causing giant heat waves to move slower across the globe, baking more people for longer periods with higher temperatures over larger areas.

Cities have been eclipse-planning for months, ready to capitalize on tourism boom

The eclipse’s path to totality is also a path to profits. Cities along the way have been preparing to capitalize on this event for months – some, even years.

NASA to launch rockets into moon’s shadow during April solar eclipse

During the eclipse, three rockets will launch as part of the Atmospheric Perturbations around Eclipse Path (APEP) mission from the NASA's Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia.

Is looking at an eclipse bad for your eyes?

There are safe ways to view the upcoming total eclipse this April and that is by wearing protective eyewear or using a handheld viewer that has solar filters.

USDA again asks for help squashing these invasive bugs

According to the USDA the spotted lanternfly and gypsy moth are highly detrimental invasive insects, causing significant economic and environmental harm.

Prehistoric giant dolphin discovered in Amazon by paleontologists

A groundbreaking discovery was made in the Peruvian Amazon as a team of paleontologists from the University of Zurich uncovered a new species of freshwater dolphin dating back between 24 and 16 million years.